The physical education staff believes that active student participation is the foundation upon which our program is based. Physical education is committed to the development of physical fitness and life-long activity. This curriculum will provide opportunities for individuals to develop healthy lifestyles, enabling them to learn recreational activities that will enhance those lifestyles. Those students who feel they are eligible for a physical education waiver should see their counselor.

The following courses are required for graduation: P. E. (7 semesters), Health (1 semester).

Physical Education 9
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9 Course length: one semester Course credit: .5

Health
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 9 Course length: one semester Course credit: .5

Physical Education 10
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 10 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1

Physical Education 11 & Physical Education 12
Prerequisite: None
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1

Integrated Physical Education
Prerequisite: Students who need modification or adaptations for a special need
Grade level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1

Advanced Health
Prerequisite: “C” or better in previous two semesters of physical education
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: one semester Course credit: .5

Advanced Strength and Conditioning
Prerequisite: Department approval
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1

Aerobics
Prerequisite: “C” or better in previous two semesters of physical education
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: one semesters Course credit: .5

Individual and Team Sports
Prerequisite: “B” or better in previous two semesters of physical education
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: one semesters Course credit: .5

Personal Fitness and Nutrition
Prerequisite: “C” or better in the previous two semesters of physical education or department approval
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: two semesters Course credit: 1

Spin
Prerequisite: “C” or better in previous two semesters of physical education
Grade level: 11, 12 Course length: one semesters Course credit: .5

Driver’s Education Classroom
Prerequisite: Must pass eight courses the previous two semesters
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: nine weeks Course credit: 0

Driver’s Education Behind the Wheel
Prerequisite: Pass the classroom portion and a valid learner’s permit.
Grade level: 10, 11, 12 Course length: nine weeks Course credit: 0